2025 Missile Defense Agency Small Business Conference
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), under the Department of Defense, has announced the cancellation of the 2025 Missile Defense Agency Small Business Conference, which was most recently scheduled for February 10-11, 2026, in Huntsville, AL. This notice serves as an update regarding the event's status.
Purpose of the Conference
The conference was designed to assist small business contractors in engaging with MDA, providing information on opportunities to support MDA's mission. It aimed to offer valuable information, facilitate matchmaking with MDA Prime Contractors and Government Representatives, and enable networking among small businesses. The MDA emphasizes the critical role of the Small Business Industrial Base in developing, manufacturing, fielding, and sustaining the missile defense system.
Event Status & History
Initially scheduled for October 21-22, 2025, the conference was first postponed on October 16, 2025, due to a federal government shutdown. It was then rescheduled for February 10-11, 2026, at the South Hall of the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, AL, as announced on November 17, 2025. However, as of February 06, 2026, the conference has been postponed and cancelled for these dates. Attendees who had registered for previous dates were informed their registrations would automatically transfer, but the current status is a full cancellation for the February 2026 dates.
Agency & Location
Department: DEPT OF DEFENSE Sub-Tier: MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) Location: Huntsville, AL, United States Set-Aside: Not applicable (conference)
Contact Information
For further information or updates, please contact Ashley Kennemer or Cheryl Michael via email at outreach@mda.mil.